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6 May 2015

Port Arthur, part one

posted in: Tasmania |

During our stay on the Tasman Peninsula we visited Port Arthur, a must-see for Australian history. It was fascinating. We went through the exhibition which teaches you about the lives of some of the convicts. We were each given a playing card which matched up to a convict’s name. You could read about their crimes and the work they did at the prison. The exhibits gave a look at various tools and such. It was very well done. Unfortunately it … Read More

6 May 2015

The Magical Beach in Dunalley, Tasmania

posted in: Tasmania |

Our next stop after Freycinet National Park was the Tasman Peninsula. We stayed in Dunnalley at a spot right next to the beach. The first day we were there we headed down for a look. Thank goodness we did because it was the only good beach day we had during our stay there. The tide was out, the waves were calm, the water was shallow and warm. But there was something magical about this beach that we hadn’t anticipated. There … Read More

4 May 2015

We’re In the ACT!

posted in: Australian Capital Territory |

So the blog’s been kind of silent. We came back from Tasmania toward the end of March after five weeks there. We loved it. We were exhausted and spent some time resting and recovering. We went back home for Easter and stayed a couple of weeks. Since then we’ve travelled into New South Wales. We spent time in Wagga Wagga and Junee. Now we are in Canberra and plan to stay a week or two to explore our capital city. … Read More

19 Mar 2015

Nine Mile Beach near Swansea, Tasmania

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We’d heard that the Nine Mile Beach near Swansea was a lovely beach so we stopped in for a look. We drove to the end of the road where we were surprised to find some caravans. There’s a sign that says camping is not encouraged, but I guess it isn’t prohibited. The vans were all hitched to their tow vehicles, maybe so they could leave easily if told to move along. What a spot! It was a nice warm day … Read More